This is a tremendous improvement over the first generation Imai model which was issued to coincide with the initial broadcast of "Thunderbirds" in Japan. The first model did not even have open windows so most builders had to resort to painting the windows sky blue to give it the feeling of having windows. It carried in its pod three elevator cars. I'm glad that an improved TB2 is still currently available almost 60 years later.
I know it's not important, but the 'Crushing and Drilling Excavator' should have the arm with the hydraulic gear in the centre position. Also, Thunderbird 4 was always dirty. In 'Desperate Intruder', it is absolutely hanging with filth, which several nice close ups show. The very best TB4 I own, is a Konami vending machine one. Correct details, weathered, and full cockpit details, and a Gordon Tracy figure, nicely detailed and painted, in the control seat. All those coloured decals, are for the pod interior. The large grey one is the floor, and the circle on it, is a turntable, used when vehicles drive into the pod. It turns them so they again face the pod door. The others go on the pod walls.
It was originally a Trimite colour - the same company that supplied the paint for the puppets, as I recall. The original hero model was a lot lighter than its replacements, which were made by an outside contractor.
This is a tremendous improvement over the first generation Imai model which was issued to coincide with the initial broadcast of "Thunderbirds" in Japan. The first model did not even have open windows so most builders had to resort to painting the windows sky blue to give it the feeling of having windows. It carried in its pod three elevator cars. I'm glad that an improved TB2 is still currently available almost 60 years later.
I know it's not important, but the 'Crushing and Drilling Excavator' should have the arm with the hydraulic gear in the centre position. Also, Thunderbird 4 was always dirty. In 'Desperate Intruder', it is absolutely hanging with filth, which several nice close ups show. The very best TB4 I own, is a Konami vending machine one. Correct details, weathered, and full cockpit details, and a Gordon Tracy figure, nicely detailed and painted, in the control seat.
All those coloured decals, are for the pod interior. The large grey one is the floor, and the circle on it, is a turntable, used when vehicles drive into the pod. It turns them so they again face the pod door. The others go on the pod walls.
Nice colour. Looks good.
It was originally a Trimite colour - the same company that supplied the paint for the puppets, as I recall. The original hero model was a lot lighter than its replacements, which were made by an outside contractor.
The engine size decals are ment to be used on the clear tb2 rear engines. I sem to rambert an old release having the outer e gone cover removable.
I need the decal sheet for this kit :( Mm I think mine is a lot bigger though
I like the green but I think it needs a bit more weathering